The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2024 have been revealed by in-cosmetics Asia, the leading event in Asia-Pacific for personal care ingredients.
The initiative, supported by Personal Care Global magazine, made its debut this year to recognise and celebrate nine experts who have made significant contributions to the success of the region's beauty industry.
The nine winners are:
- Andrea Taimana, founder & chief science officer - Organic Bioactives
- Dr. Bhuvana Kannan, director - Hyperganic Biogroup
- Marina Fu, senior formulation manager - Givaudan
- Dr Mediana Hadiwidjaja, president - Infinisia Sumber Semesta
- Ruhee M. Bindra, founder - Japanese Luxe Artisanal Skin & Hair Care Cosmetics
- Tin Nguyen, product development director - Cocoon Vietnam & Nature Story
- Tomas Tappin, co-founder - Two Dudes
- Dr. Ruiyan Wang, raw material R&D centre general manager - Bloomage
- Dr. Yonit Bomstein, co-founder - Green Mountain Biotech
Judged by panel including Dr. Oliver Hofmann, technical director at Shieling Laboratories and official technical advisor of in-cosmetics Asia, Dr Kilala Tilaar, CEO, Martha Tilaar Group and Dr Awanthi De Silva, (PhD, CChem MRACI), innovation manager, Vitex Pharmaceuticals, the winners represent various sectors of the industry and have been honoured for their exceptional influence and innovation in shaping the future of beauty in the region.
The nine individuals have all achieved significant milestones, developed new products or services that address market gaps or consumer needs, made considerable contributions to education within the industry, demonstrated an exceptional commitment to innovation, and/or worked to significantly improve product sustainability.
Sarah Gibson, Event Director at in-cosmetics Asia said: "The 9 Faces initiative was born out of our desire to recognise the changemakers, creators but also many unsung heroes working behind the scenes, driving the beauty and personal care industry forward through their groundbreaking achievements in R&D.
“The personal care industry simply wouldn't be what it is today without the science and technical expertise of these highly motivated and intelligent professionals, who continuously innovate and find new ways to solve and pre-empt consumer challenges.
“We extend a big congratulations to the 2024 winners - your dedication and accomplishments do not go unnoticed."
For more information on the 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry initiative, click here.
in-cosmetics Asia 2024 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand on 5-7 November
The event will be co-located with COSMEX, ASEAN’s most comprehensive exhibition on manufacturing technologies, machinery, packaging, and ODM/OEM services for cosmetics, personal care, and dietary supplement products.
